1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves […]
by Laura
Apple Cake
This is a layered dessert that you cut into bars. The recipe is for a jelly roll pan but you could half it and use a smaller pan or just freeze what you don’t want to eat… or if your like me.. you just eat the whole thing!!!! Ingredients: CRUST: 3c. unsifted all-purpose flour 1/2c. […]
by Laura
World’s Best Lasagna
* 1 pound sweet Italian sausage * 3/4 pound lean ground beef * 1/2 cup minced onion * 2 cloves garlic, crushed * 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes * 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste * 2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce * 1/2 cup water * 2 tablespoons white sugar * 1 […]
by Laura
Blueberry Oat Muffins
1 cup quick cooking oats 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 egg white 1 cup low-fat milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel (opt) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw before adding […]
by Laura
Broccoli Salad
This is my favorite broccoli salad. I know Mayo, broccoli and bacon sounds like a weird combination but trust me… it’s awesome!!! * 8 slices bacon * 2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped * 1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded * 1/2 large red onion, chopped * 1/2 cup golden raisins * 1/2 cup cashews […]
by Laura
Smoked Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
3 large Idaho potatoes, peeled and cubed Coarse salt 2 tablespoons EVOO – extra-virgin olive oil – 2 turns of the pan 1/4 pound smoky bacon or turkey bacon, chopped 1 1/3 pound ground turkey breast 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, available in small cans on spice aisle of market (You may substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons […]
by Laura
Spaghetti Carbonara
1 pound dry spaghetti 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 ounces pancetta or slab bacon, cubed or sliced into small strips 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 large eggs 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving Freshly ground black pepper 1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped Prepare the sauce while the pasta is […]
by Laura
Penne With Five Cheeses
When you need all of the fingers on one hand to count the number of different cheeses a recipe contains you know you’re in business 🙂 Kosher Salt 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup crushed tomatoes in thick tomato puree 1/2 c freshly grated pecorino romano 1/2 c shredded imported italian fontina 1/4 c crumbled […]
by Laura
Taco Soup
Heaven in a bowl. A crockpot fav! 2 pounds ground beef 2 cups diced onions 2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans pinto beans 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can pink kidney beans 1 (15 1/4-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can tomatoes with […]
by Laura
Pumpkin Bars
These are seriously one of THE BEST bar recipes in the world. Makes me long for fall…. Pumpkin Bars * 4 eggs * 1 2/3 cups white sugar * 1 cup vegetable oil * 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree * 2 cups all-purpose flour * 2 teaspoons baking powder * 1 teaspoon baking soda […]